1From Francis Tornquist to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 23 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Towards the close of last year, I had the pleasure of addressing the Hon ble Tho s Jefferson in relation to a complete chemical, optical, and astronomical Apparatus, which a Brother-in-law of mine, residing in Europe, wishes to dispose of, and would be willing to sell it at a moderate Price.—I notified him to Send me a Catalogue, and in reply he forwarded that which you find inclosed. Being...